A giant “Mysterious object” spotted on Hon Thom, Phu Quoc
As the lighting system comes to life at night, the structure stands out even more prominently, further reinforcing its resemblance to a “UFO” hovering over Hon Thom.
Ho Chi Minh City shifts focus to new-generation FDI
Ho Chi Minh City is currently home to 20,259 FDI projects with total registered capital of nearly 142 billion USD from 152 countries and territories. In the first half of 2026, the city attracted more than 6.8 billion USD, fulfilling 62% of its annual target.
Vietnam showcases proactive, responsible role through humanitarian efforts, international cooperation
Vietnam reaffirmed its role as a proactive, responsible and reliable member of the international community during the week of July 6–12 through humanitarian assistance, economic diplomacy and regional cooperation.
Long Thanh International Airport enters final construction sprint
Contractors have mobilised thousands of workers and machines, operating around the clock in three shifts to accelerate all component projects, aiming to complete the Long Thanh International Airport in the southern city of Dong Nai by the end of 2026.
Five export items each exceed 10 billion USD in first half of 2026
In the first half of 2026, Vietnam recorded five export items each earning over 10 billion USD, accounting for 62.6% of the country’s total export turnover.
French journal dubs Da Nang the "Miami of Vietnam"
France’s online magazine Journal des Français à l'étranger has described the central coastal city of Da Nang as the "Miami of Vietnam", praising its affordable living costs, improving infrastructure and high quality of life, making it an increasingly popular destination for digital nomads.
Int'l arrivals to Vietnam up 14.9% in first half of 2026
In the first six months of 2026, international arrivals to Vietnam reached 12.3 million, up 14.9% year-on-year.
Carbon exchange opens new opportunities for businesses
Vietnam's domestic carbon exchange officially commenced operations on June 29, marking the launch of the country's carbon market. For Ho Chi Minh City, home to a large concentration of manufacturing and export businesses, the platform opens new opportunities to join global green value chains while underscoring the need for technological upgrades, emissions management and compliance with carbon standards.
June PMI reaches 51.8, manufacturing sector records positive growth
Vietnam’s manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) stood at 51.8 in June, indicating that growth momentum was maintained despite a slight decline from May’s reading of 52.8.
Vietnam's humanitarian mission in Venezuela: Ten days of resilience and solidarity
Supporting Venezuela in responding to the earthquake was not only an international responsibility but also an expression of solidarity and goodwill of the Vietnamese State and people.
WB offers strategic recommendations as Vietnam enters upper-middle-income group
Among the 218 economies assessed this year, Vietnam was one of only six to be upgraded to a higher income category by the WB Group. The move marks a notable milestone after 17 years in the lower-middle-income group, where Vietnam had remained since 2009.
PM calls for building elite, professional international search and rescue force
During its mission from June 29 to July 7, the team worked around the clock under extremely hazardous conditions amid heavily damaged and contaminated disaster zones. Despite the challenges, rescue personnel recovered 57 victims' bodies and handed them over to local authorities and families. They also identified and reported several suspected locations where additional victims might be trapped.
Over 44.6 trillion VND in economic violations uncovered
In the first six months of the year, inspections by competent authorities uncovered economic violations totaling 44.6233 trillion VND (approximately 1.70 billion USD) and involving over 4,824 hectares of land. They recommended recovering 631.5 billion VND (24 million USD) for the State budget and reclaiming 201.2 hectares of land.
Tuyen Quang seeks balance between monkey conservation and local livelihoods
The growing populations of rhesus macaques and assamese macaques in Lung Cu, Sa Phin and surrounding areas are seen as a positive sign for biodiversity. However, their increasing presence has also created challenges for local communities whose livelihoods depend on agriculture.
Beyond FDI, Vietnam leverages foreign resources to build up domestic capacity
Instead of concentrating mainly on attracting foreign capital, Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW emphasises building a foreign-invested sector that is closely integrated with the domestic sector to create new growth drivers for the country.
Experts call for strengthening innovation ecosystem through closer collaboration
According to the State Agency for Technology and Innovation under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Vietnam is now home to nearly 4,000 start-ups and enterprises operating in the fields of science, technology and innovation, supported by a workforce of more than 30,000 highly skilled professionals.
Red River Delta drives H1 growth, with five localities in top nine
Beyond fast GRDP growth, many Red River Delta localities were also among the largest contributors to overall national economic expansion during the period.
Vietnamese rescuers awarded "Hero of Venezuela" medal
Vietnam's rescue and relief team has been awarded the first-class "Hero of Venezuela" medal, a noble reward from the Venezuelan Government, in recognition of their courageous humanitarian efforts following the devastating earthquakes in the Latin American country.
Vietnam participates in Russia’s largest industrial exhibition
A Vietnamese delegation is in Russia to participate in the 16th INNOPROM International Industrial Trade Fair in Yekaterinburg – Russia’s largest annual industrial exhibition from July 6 to 8. This is the first time a Vietnamese delegation to participate in the event.
Hanoi welcomes five-millionth international visitor of 2026
On July 7, Hanoi welcomed its five-millionth international visitor of 2026 at the Terminal 2 of Noi Bai International Airport. The milestone highlights the capital's robust tourism growth in the first half of the year and its rising profile as an international destination.
Ho Chi Minh City affirms role as Vietnam's economic powerhouse
On July 2, 1976, the former Saigon–Gia Dinh was officially renamed Ho Chi Minh City in honour of President Ho Chi Minh. Fifty years later, it has become Vietnam's economic powerhouse, accounting for 23.5% of the country's GDP. In 2025, the city posted a GRDP of nearly 3 quadrillion VND (approximately 115 billion USD), with per capita income reaching 8,755 USD.
